The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring two houses with solar panels on their roofs, set amidst a lush green field and surrounded by trees and rolling hills.
The image shows a group of pigs in a fenced area, with a wooden fence and a grassy field in the background. The pigs are likely domesticated and are being raised for food.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a diverse array of plants and trees, with a prominent tree in the foreground, set against a natural backdrop.
The image depicts a serene scene of a group of cows grazing in a fenced area, with a few trees and a body of water visible in the background. The cows are surrounded by a fence.
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Experience traditional Alpine living in Weitnau, Germany

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    We (Hubert & Ute) live on our Alpe with cows, pigs and sheeps. The alpe is open to public at weekends and we offer regional, organic snacks and drinks. There is a vegetable garden where we kgrow organic vegetables. The Alpe is located at 950 metres above sea level directly on the Carl-Hirnbein-Weg, from here there is a direct hiking trail to Hauchenberg.

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    Auf unserer Alpe leben wir (Hubert & Ute) mit Schumpen, Schweine und Schafe. Außerdem wird die Alpe am Wochenende bewirtschaftet, wir bieten regionale, biologische Brotzeit und Getränke an. Es gibt auch einen Gemüsegarten in dem wir biologisches Gemüse anbauen. Die Alpe liegt auf 950 m direkt am Carl-Hirnbein-Weg, von hier aus gibt es einen direkten Wanderweg zum Hauchenberg.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We would be delighted to have a language exchange, would like to improve our English and offer you the opportunity to learn and practice German. Here in the Allgäu there are great opportunities for cycling, hiking and enjoying nature.

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    Wir würden uns sehr über einen Sprachaustauch freuen, würden gerne unser Englisch verbessern und bieten dir dafür die Möglichkeit Deutsch zu lernen und zu üben.

    Hier im Allgäu gibt es tolle Möglichkeiten zum radeln, wandern und die Natur genießen.

  • Help

    Help

    There is a lot to do on the Alpe. We take care of the Schumpen, repair the fences, work in our vegetable garden, take care of the pigs and do everything around it (woodwork, tidying up...) If you want to get an insight into our life and are interested in exchange and gardening, we are happy to pass on our knowledge. In return, we expect you to support us in our work. We are not looking for professional gardeners, but for people who are interested in life in the countryside. You should help us with these activities for between 4-5 hours a day. Depending on the weather, a decision will be made at short notice as to what work needs to be done.

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    Auf der Alpe gibt es viel zu tun. Wir kümmern uns um die Schumpen, reparieren die Zäune, arbeiten in unserem Gemüsegarten, versorgen die Schweine und machen alles drum herum (Holzarbeiten, Aufräumen...) Wenn ihr einen Einblick in unser Leben bekommen wollt und euch für Austausch und Gartenarbeit interessieren, geben wir gerne unser Wissen weiter. Im Gegenzug erwarten wir, dass ihr uns bei unserer Arbeit unterstützt. Wir suchen keine professionellen Gärtner, sondern Menschen, die sich für das Leben auf dem Land interessieren.Ihr solltet uns bei diesen Tätigkeiten zwischen 4-5 Stunden am Tag unterstützen. Je nach Wetter wird kurzfristig entschieden was für Arbeit ansteht.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a private room (garden house) or a camping pitch as required. Our fridge is always well stocked with regional products and we cook once a day.
    We would love to practise our english and we are willing to teach you german.

    We will have breakfast together in the Morning between 6.30- 7.30 on workdays, for Lunch we usually have a quick Snack with sandwiches and in the evening around 6 we Cook and eat together. We can offer Vegetarien meals, but no vegan food.

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    Wir bieten euch für die Übernachtung einen Platz in unserer Gartenhütte oder einen Stellplatz für euern Camper.

    An Werktagen frühstücken wir morgens zwischen 6.30 und 7.30 Uhr gemeinsam, mittags gibt es meist einen schnellen Snack mit Sandwiches und abends gegen 18 Uhr kochen und essen wir gemeinsam. Wir können vegetarische Gerichte anbieten, jedoch kein veganes Essen.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 918911785654

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The image shows a group of pigs in a fenced area, with a wooden fence and a grassy field in the background. The pigs are likely domesticated and are being raised for food.
The image depicts a serene garden scene, featuring a diverse array of plants and trees, with a prominent tree in the foreground, set against a natural backdrop.
The image depicts a serene scene of a group of cows grazing in a fenced area, with a few trees and a body of water visible in the background. The cows are surrounded by a fence.
The image depicts a serene rural landscape featuring two houses with solar panels on their roofs, set amidst a lush green field and surrounded by trees and rolling hills.

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